Binge drinking in your youth may lead to career success in later life, research finds

New research argues that binge drinking is linked to higher income and education levels - (Getty/iStock)

Drinking alcohol in your youth may improve your chances of success and higher income levels in later life.

While alcohol has long been confirmed to cause a wide variety of long-term side effects, including liver disease and cancers, new research has also found a correlation between heavy drinking in your youth and higher levels of education and income.